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quid pro quo in Finnish

quid pro quo in Finnish is epäselvyys, väärinkäsitys, vaihto — quid pro quo means a favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.

quid pro quo in Finnish

epäselvyys
noun
Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
väärinkäsitys
noun
Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
vaihto
noun
(historical) Substitution of one drug for another.
vastike
noun
Something which is offered or asked for in exchange for something else.
vaihtokauppa
noun
A usually non-monetary exchange transaction, or series or process of exchange transactions.

What does "quid pro quo" mean?

  1. noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
    "The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally."
  2. adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.
    "The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor."
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quid pro quo in a sentence

  • The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally.
  • He'll help you, but there's always a quid pro quo.
  • The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor.
  • Prosecutors must show a quid pro quo, not merely a friendly relationship.

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What is "quid pro quo" in Finnish?

"quid pro quo" in Finnish is epäselvyys, väärinkäsitys, vaihto. quid pro quo means: A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.

How do you use "quid pro quo" in a sentence?

Example: "The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally." In Finnish, "quid pro quo" is epäselvyys, väärinkäsitys, vaihto.

Are there other ways to say "quid pro quo" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "quid pro quo": epäselvyys, väärinkäsitys, vaihto, vastike, vaihtokauppa.

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